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Marmite on Toast

A classic British breakfast staple featuring crispy toast slathered with rich butter and a savory spread of yeast extract.

5 minEasyServes 1180 cal/serving

BritishBreakfastOvenVegetarianNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 white bread slices
  • 1 tbsp salted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp Marmite yeast extract

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast 2 white bread slices in a toaster or under a broiler until golden brown and crisp.

  2. 2

    Immediately spread 1 tbsp softened salted butter evenly over the hot toast so it melts into the bread.

  3. 3

    Thinly spread 1 tsp Marmite yeast extract over the buttered toast and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Marmite on Toast dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 tbsp salted butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Marmite on Toast gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 white bread slices. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Marmite on Toast keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Marmite on Toast?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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